Judith "Judy" A. (Curran) Newton

Newton, Judith A. “Judy” (Curran) Newton of West Harwich, formerly of Quincy, passed peacefully at home on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at the age of 81. Judy was surrounded by the love of her family and friends in her final days.

She was born in Somerville MA, and raised in Charlestown, the daughter of the late George and Mary Curran. She attended Girls’ High School of Boston, Class of 1959. Judy worked for Purdy Vantine Studio, then State Street Bank, and upon retirement moved to Cape Cod and worked at the Harwich Community Center.

Judy was beautiful, spunky, strong, independent, quick witted and a sharp dresser. She had a mothers’ love for her children and was a caring wife to her husband Bud. In her younger days she loved to sing and participate in minstrel shows and school events. She was artistic and crafty. She enjoyed dancing, bingo, playing games and traveling annually to Aruba. Judy was a spirited woman who thoroughly enjoyed Halloween, dressing up and walking around the neighborhood. Judy was a caring, selfless woman that always found the underdog and took them under her wing. Whether you were homeless, an unwed teenage mother or a person struggling with addiction, Judy would do her best to help.

Beloved wife of Frank (Bud) Newton and the late Charles J. Doherty. Devoted mother of Maryann Paskell and her husband James, and John J. Doherty and his wife Karen, all of Hanover. Stepmother to Donna Adams of Wareham, Mark Newton of CA, Craig Newton of Rockland and the late Barry Newton. Predeceased by her sisters, Ann, Dorothy and Patsy. Cherished Nana to Justin, Tyler & Victoria Paskell and Madelyn & Christopher Doherty.

She will be remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother and friend, especially to those in need. She will also be remembered for her strength, quick wit and humor.

To honor Judy’s wishes, funeral services will be private. Following cremation, Judy will be interred in Massachusetts National Cemetery in Bourne. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be sent in Judy’s memory to Broad Reach Hospice, 390 Orleans Road, North Chatham, MA 02650.